Senior Electrical Engineer

Amrize • Nashville, TN

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer – Project will assist in the design, construction, and commissioning of a new state-of-the-art facility. The engineer will lead the electrical engineering scope throughout the construction project, from design review and procurement support through site installation, testing, and system startup. The role requires strong expertise in industrial power systems and process controls, thorough knowledge of electrical and building codes, and experience managing complex, large-scale construction projects. The work involves difficult and complex problems requiring advanced problem-solving skills. Travel to equipment suppliers and the site may be required to support installation, commissioning, and startup of infrastructure and process equipment. This is a five-days-per-week onsite position, with relocation support provided if needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; an Electrical or Controls Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred.
• At least 10 years of electrical and/or controls engineering or plant manufacturing experience in related construction or manufacturing industries, including heavy industrial, continuous processing, or large-scale capital projects.
• Demonstrated field experience managing electrical contractors from rough-in through energization, testing, and full plant startup.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analysis tools such as Minitab.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with Procore or similar project management software.
• Experience with industrial automation and control platforms such as Rockwell Automation Studio 5000/FactoryTalk or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing project priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with diverse teams and contractors.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Deep familiarity with local, state, and national electrical codes, including NEC and IEEE, and building/construction codes.
• Thorough understanding of site safety regulations, arc flash hazard analysis, and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials, especially plastic mixing, extrusion, and calendering for membranes.
• Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and budget management.
• Ability to lift, move, or transport items up to 50 pounds; move or traverse throughout facilities; and ascend or descend stairs or ladders.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with power modeling tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or EasyPower.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Familiarity with capital projects involving engineering and construction.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and approve electrical engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications for medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, control systems, and grounding.
• Direct and oversee on-site electrical contractors to ensure installations align with engineering designs, quality standards, schedules, and safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international electrical codes, building codes, OSHA standards, and plant safety requirements.
• Manage electrical scopes using project tools such as Procore for submittals, RFIs, design revisions, and field updates.
• Develop and execute field inspection protocols, testing programs, and commissioning procedures for transformers, switchgear, VFDs, MCCs, and backup power systems.
• Serve as the primary electrical engineering liaison among internal capital project managers, external EPC partners, equipment vendors, and municipal inspectors.
• Design and lay out plant electrical infrastructure, including utility interconnects, medium-voltage substations, power factor correction, harmonic mitigation, grounding grids, and emergency generator and UPS backup systems.
• Design and develop plant process control schemes, including PLC/PAC architectures, SCADA/HMI integration, coordinated multi-drive web systems, tension controls, and industrial field networks.
• Create and execute the plant commissioning plan, leading Factory Acceptance Testing at vendor facilities, Site Acceptance Testing, cold I/O dry runs, and hot continuous operational trials.
• Train operators and supervisors in equipment and process operation.
• Develop maintenance documentation and train the newly hired maintenance team, including as-built drawing handovers, equipment maintenance manuals, critical spare parts lists, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Support development and implementation of continuous-improvement and cost-savings action plans.
• Communicate, improve, and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies; promote a culture of safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Holistic health and well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Relocation support if needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior